Landscaping is not just a professional, but becomes a passion. Living in central Minnesota it is also a challenge. Between the cold weather, no rain, too much rain and deer, there are always obstacles to overcome. Good landscaping involves much more than a few plants and a boulder wall. It takes planning, thought, research, and sometimes luck.
1) Consider the use of skyline or background trees not only as a setting or frame for the house, but also to add depth to the landscape. This is the reason taller trees are most often used to the rear of the property and smaller ones to the front.
